FC Andorra held a minute of silence for Jesús de Miguel on Wednesday as players and staff returned to training following the Tenerife striker’s death. The session was voluntary, and the club said the light workout was intended in part to ensure the squad did not have to face the aftermath alone.
Goalkeeper Jesús Owono was among the few absent from the session at the Estadi Comunal. The club said he was at home with his partner and without his mobile phone, shielded from news about De Miguel’s death and the angry reaction on social media.
In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, Owono described the days since the tragedy as the most difficult of his life. He said he was struggling to find words and process what had happened, and expressed deep sorrow for De Miguel and his loved ones. Owono added that he would face the matters ahead with respect, but that his thoughts were with the player and those grieving his loss. The club appealed for sensitivity and respect.
Andorra’s players have spoken of being shocked and deeply affected by the events. Forward Lautaro, the first player from the club to comment publicly, described the tragedy as something the team would never forget. He also said Owono was profoundly affected and had never intended to harm anyone.
The club has requested the suspension of its scheduled match against Mallorca, which has since been called off. Spain’s Competition Committee has also ruled that the Tenerife-Andorra match, halted after the collision, is concluded. The club said Owono’s disciplinary situation remains unresolved. Andorra’s government has made mental health specialists available to the squad, while club officials hope to attend De Miguel’s funeral with the agreement of his family and Tenerife.
Sources: El País Deportes.